NTD Evening News

The search for NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, continues. A special agent with a local FBI field office confirmed multiple reports of ransom notes sent to media outlets. President Donald Trump says he spoke with Savannah Guthrie and is “deploying all resources to get her mother home safely.” Amid a resurgence of faith across America, Trump suggests this spiritual awakening may be fueling everything from historic drops in crime to renewed national strength. Speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington today, the president rededicated America as one nation under God. ICE is demanding that Califo...

The Trump administration says it’s racing to break the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP’s) dominance over critical minerals needed to power everyday life in America. President Donald Trump held a call with CCP leader Xi Jinping this morning, as a major summit in Washington on Wednesday could mark a significant step toward countering the Chinese regime.

Seven hundred federal agents are leaving Minnesota after Border Czar Tom Homan cited increased cooperation from county jails. Meanwhile, reports of anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement blockades in the Minneapolis area are sparking concern from local police unions, which say office...

The House of Representatives has narrowly passed a major funding package to end the four-day partial government shutdown.

Most federal agencies will receive full-year funding, but the Department of Homeland Security gets just two more weeks, setting up intense talks over potential ICE policy changes.

President Donald Trump discussed counternarcotics efforts with Colombian President Gustavo Petro at the White House on Tuesday. This comes as the president escalates his feud with Harvard, seeking $1 billion in damages over alleged campus anti-Semitism.

In the Middle East, the U.S. military says it shot down an...

Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father have returned to their home in a Minneapolis suburb after being detained by U.S. immigration officers and held at a detention facility in Texas, a lawmaker said on Sunday. A federal judge on Saturday ordered the release of Adrian Conejo Arias and his son.

Democrat Christian Menefee prevailed in a special election for a Texas U.S. House seat on Saturday, narrowing what is already a slim majority for the Republican Party in Congress’s lower chamber.

In Minnesota today, a federal judge denied the state’s emergency request to block the federal government’s immigration enforcement actions as the lawsuit proceeds. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi praised the decision, calling it another major legal win for the Justice Department. Minneapolis officials say they will continue to pursue the lawsuit.

A tragic shooting at a parade in Louisiana this afternoon left multiple attendees injured. At least five people, including a six-year-old child, were shot at the annual Mardi Gras parade in the town of Clinton. Sheriff Jeff Travis told local station WAFB the para...

President Trump says Iran already has the U.S. terms of a nuclear deal, as the clock ticks on a possible military strike. This comes as the president declares a national emergency over Cuba.

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon has been arrested, taken into custody by federal agents in connection with a protest that disrupted a Minnesota church service. He now faces conspiracy and civil rights charges.

Senate Democrats and the White House have reached a deal to fund the government. The Senate is voting on the new funding package, but with the House in...

President Donald Trump said at a cabinet meeting on Jan. 29 that federal tax refunds are expected to be significantly higher for millions of people during the 2026 tax season, which started this month. He added that Americans will soon receive “record-setting tax refunds” made possible by a tax cut that was passed under the One Big Beautiful Bill last year.

White House border czar Tom Homan said he has ordered federal immigration authorities to work on an eventual drawdown plan for law enforcement in Minnesota. Operations on the ground will be targeted he said, adding he’s “staying ‘til the pr...

President Donald Trump is in Iowa Tuesday, pushing his economic message ahead of the midterms.

White House border czar Tom Homan and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz met Tuesday morning and agreed to maintain an ongoing dialogue. Meanwhile, the Department of Homeland Security says it’s investigating a woman who allegedly attempted to buy a gun to “kill ICE agents.”

Extreme cold warnings remain in effect for about 175 million people nationwide, with another blast of Arctic air expected to move from the Plains into the east and southeast from Friday into Saturday.

President Donald Trump warns Iran that time is running out to strike a nuclear deal, saying the fleet headed toward Iran is larger than the one sent to Venezuela and is ready to rapidly fulfill its mission.

The president is also launching what he calls the most transformative policy innovations of all time. The “Trump Accounts” initiative would see the federal government deposit $1,000 for eligible children born between 2025 and 2028, with tax-free growth until the funds are withdrawn at age 18.

Trump told Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey that he’s “playing with fire” after Frey said his city “does...

As tensions escalate, President Donald Trump is deploying border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota, where he says Homan will report directly to him. The president is also laying out demands to end the chaos in Minneapolis, calling on local leaders to cooperate with the federal government.

With government funding expiring at the end of the week, Senate Democrats say they may push for another government shutdown over funding for the Department of Homeland Security. They are also calling for the impeachment of Secretary Kristi Noem.

Seven people are dead after a private jet crashed during...

A power outage for one million people. Multiple states are seeing snow, ice, and cold, as record-breaking winter weather creates chaos across parts of the U.S. Authorities are asking people to avoid unnecessary travel.

In dueling press conferences, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz denounced Saturday's ICE shooting, while the head of border patrol said the rhetoric against ICE needs to stop.

Beijing has purged two top military leaders, raising questions about the stability of the communist party. NTD spoke with Steve Yates, Senior Research Fellow for China & National Security Policy at the Heritage Foundation for...

Emergency officials across the country are bracing for a major winter storm expected to bring heavy snow, ice, and dangerous cold to large portions of the U.S. More than a dozen states have already declared emergencies ahead of the storm’s arrival.

Delegations from the United States, Russia, and Ukraine held the first trilateral talks over the war in Ukraine. One of the major sticking points to reaching a peace deal is which country would control certain territory in Ukraine.

In a post on Truth Social today, President Trump accused Canada of opposing his pl...

President Donald Trump is laying out his plans for the future of Greenland, as he cancels threatened tariffs on European nations over its acquisition. The president also launched the “Board of Peace” in Davos amid tensions with Western allies—a new international organization aimed at overseeing the peace process between Israel and the Hamas terrorist group, while also addressing other global conflicts.

Trump says he had a good meeting Thursday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The Ukrainian leader is now touting plans for the first trilateral meeting between the United States, Ukraine, and Russia since the start of the...

President Trump is set to jet off to Switzerland as tensions with European leaders remain high over his moves regarding Greenland. Before departing Washington, he’s stopping at the White House briefing room to tout the first year of his second term.

The UK has approved Communist China’s plan to build a new mega-embassy in London, which sits dangerously close to vital fiber-optic cables. This comes as President Trump is sharply criticizing the UK over its plan to hand over ownership of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.

The Department of Homeland Security says nearly thre...

Several NATO allies are pushing back on President Donald Trump’s plan to impose new tariffs on European countries if they don’t agree to a U.S. purchase of Greenland. What could this mean for Greenland’s future—amid growing pressure from China and Russia?

The Department of Justice says it’s working around the clock to investigate a disruption that took place at a church in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Sunday. Activists entered Cities Church during a service, shouting “ICE out” and “Justice for Renee Good.”

Dozens are reported dead after a major high-speed train c...

Winter snow is falling across the east Seaboard—from New York all the way to Florida. Slippery driving conditions are a major concern, and New York city is taking extra precautions.

The Trump administration might send 1,500 active-duty soldiers to Minnesota. Arian Pasdar has what the president says about the ongoing violence against immigration law enforcement agents.

Can Greenland be a counter to China in rare earths? The author of “Mineral War” and veteran of the mineral industry joins us in studio to unpack it all.

Joint pain is one of the top reasons Americ...

The United States today announced new tariffs on European nations over the Greenland issue. President Donald Trump said the sanctions start on Feb. 1 and won’t stop until a deal is reached.

In a new development in the Iranian protests, Trump today called for a change in Iran’s leadership. That follows a more conciliatory tone a day earlier, when Trump thanked the regime for canceling the executions of anti-regime protesters.

After Trump announced the formation of a Gaza Board of Peace to oversee the rebuilding of Gaza, the Israeli prime minister’s office said on X t...

President Donald Trump is warning of consequences for what he calls “agitators” and “insurrectionists” in Minnesota. That comes as the Department of Homeland Security says that over the past five weeks, 2,500 illegal immigrants have been arrested in Minneapolis.

Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi says he is ready to lead the country through a transition but is urging Western countries to take action against the regime to complete its collapse. Meanwhile, the White House is detailing phase two of Trump’s Gaza peace plan. This comes after Trump announced the formation of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza.<...

The Department of Homeland Security says an ICE agent was assaulted by three criminal illegal immigrants Wednesday night in Minnesota. DHS says the agent, fearing for his life, fired his weapon defensively and struck one of the suspects in the leg. President Donald Trump is now threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act, calling the anti-ICE protests in Minnesota a travesty, as the White House doubles down on defending law enforcement.

Protests in Iran appear to have quieted down. This comes after reports that more than 12,000 protesters were killed, while the Iranian regime continues mass arrests of individuals...

Disturbing numbers are being reported from Iran’s protests. According to the London-based outlet Iran International, at least 12,000 people have been killed. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump says he’s been told by “important sources” that Iran has stopped killing anti-regime protesters. This comes as the president weighs possible U.S. military intervention in Iran.

The president is also renewing his vow to acquire Greenland, calling anything less than Greenland in U.S. hands “unacceptable.” He cites national security risks, warning the territory could otherwise fall under the influence of Russia and China.

The United States is pausing a...

A human rights group says the death toll from Iran’s protests has now surpassed 2,000. The actual number is feared to be much higher. President Donald Trump is urging Iranian regime leaders to “show humanity” while encouraging protesters to “take over” institutions.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard oral arguments on whether restrictions on transgender athletes in girls’ sports violate civil rights law. The states argue that in women’s sports, biology matters.

The Trump administration has revoked Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for thousands of Somalis living in the United States, saying Somalia no longer meets the law’...

President Donald Trump vows that any country doing business with Iran will face a 25 percent U.S. tariff. This comes as the president warns he may carry out strikes against Iran over its violent crackdown on anti-regime protests. A human rights group says the death toll from the unrest has now risen to 572.

Trump is set to meet with the Venezuelan opposition leader later this week, as the administration warns Americans in Venezuela to “leave the country immediately.”

Immigration law enforcement operations are not slowing down in Minnesota. Last week, 2,000 federal agents were sent to the...

President Donald Trump is warning Cuba to make a deal with the United States, adding that oil deliveries will be cut off. We have more on Cuba's ties to Venezuelan oil and what officials say the country has been trading in return.

As protests in Iran continue, the regime is now threatening to attack U.S. outposts in the region. Arian Pasdar has what Trump is saying about the current situation.

What's next for Venezuela's oil? Trump says oil companies will spend $100 billion to rebuild the industry there. Our panel unpacks what this means for...

U.S. forces struck multiple ISIS targets across Syria this afternoon, as U.S. representatives met with Syria’s president. The strikes were in response to the deadly ISIS attack on U.S. and Syrian soldiers last month, which resulted in the deaths of two American soldiers and one civilian interpreter.

Mass protests in Iran are showing no signs of slowing down. Today on Truth Social, U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran is looking at freedom “perhaps like never before,” and that the United States stands ready to help.

Anti-ICE protests contin...

President Trump meets with top oil executives at the White House today, discussing a possible return to Venezuela to rebuild its oil infrastructure. This comes as the U.S. has seized a fifth sanctioned oil tanker with links to Venezuela in the Caribbean, as others attempt to evade U.S. law enforcement.

New footage of Wednesday’s shooting by an ICE agent in Minnesota appears to show that the officer was struck by the protester’s vehicle. Meanwhile, federal immigration officers shot and wounded two people in a vehicle in Portland on Thursday. According to the Department of H...

Tensions are high in Minneapolis after an ICE officer fatally shot a woman yesterday. The Department of Homeland Security says protesters weaponized vehicles to attack federal officers four times yesterday alone. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has authorized the Minnesota National Guard to support local law enforcement in maintaining peace and public safety during demonstrations.

The Senate today advanced consideration of a war powers resolution regarding Venezuela. Five Republicans joined Democrats, but the Senate still has two more procedural votes ahead, and the president could veto the legislation. Meanwhile, the House passed a Democratic bill that would extend...

President Donald Trump is defending law enforcement after another alleged attack on Wednesday on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Officials say a Minneapolis protester used her car to try to run over an ICE officer, who fired shots in response. Local authorities are calling on ICE to leave Minnesota after the deadly incident.

Trump announced a deal under which the U.S. will sell sanctioned Venezuelan oil, between 30 million and 50 million barrels, with proceeds partly allocated to Venezuela on the condition that it purchases only American products.

The U.S. confirmed the seizure of...

President Donald Trump provided new details on Operation Absolute Resolve—the mission that led to the capture of former Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro and his wife—on Tuesday. Trump touted the operation’s success and vowed to address not only Venezuela, but other countries serving as proxies for America’s adversaries. In reaction to his remarks, European leaders today voiced support for Denmark over Greenland and called for stronger collective Arctic security through NATO.

The president delivered wide-ranging remarks to House Republicans at the Trump–Kennedy Center this morning, outlining the party’s agenda for the year ahead an...

President Donald Trump is laying out his plans for Venezuela, two days after the capture of former regime leader Nicolás Maduro. The president also says Cuba’s communist government may be on the verge of collapse following Maduro’s arrest, and added remarks that fueled speculation about potential U.S. policy moves involving Colombia, Mexico, and Greenland. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, pleaded not guilty today during an arraignment hearing in Manhattan. The pair face charges including narco-terrorism conspiracy, drug trafficking, and weapons offenses. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced he will not seek reelection this year. The decis...

Venezuela's supreme court has named another socialist figure as the country's interim leader. At the same time, Venezuelan refugees are celebrating an end to autocratic rule. That's in light of the fall of socialist leader Nicolás Maduro.

A human rights group has said that Iranian forces have killed 17 protesters during recent demonstrations. This comes after President Donald Trump said the United States would intervene if Iran kills peaceful protesters.

As for the global impact of the strikes in Venezuela and what signal this sends, our panel breaks it down.

And in a r...

The United States announced the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, after overnight strikes in the capital city, Caracas. The operation followed months of increasing pressure by the Trump administration.

President Donald Trump said the United States lost no aircraft and had no casualties in the operation.

Maduro and his wife were transported to the USS Iwo Jima before being flown to the United States to face indictments, including on narco-terrorism. Trump announced that the United States will run Venezuela until "we can do a safe, proper, and judicious t...

President Donald Trump on Jan. 2 vowed to come to the aid of the opposition in Iran if protesters are killed by the Tehran regime. Several people have already been killed in the Islamic Republic after demonstrations over the nation’s ailing economy turned violent, Iranian media and rights groups reported earlier.

Prosecutors in Switzerland say sparklers likely caused the fire that left at least 40 people dead on New Year's Eve. Many of the victims were foreigners. Americans were in the alpine town, but it's not yet clear if any are among the victims.

About 40 people were killed and another 115 injured, most of them seriously, after a fire ripped through a bar’s New Year celebration in a Swiss Alpine resort less than two hours after midnight on Thursday, police said. Authorities did not immediately have an exact count of the deceased.

A significant escalation in the recent unrest in Iran. For the first time, authorities are reporting deaths. A Washington-based non-profit in Iran said two demonstrators were killed during protests in Lordegan and state-run IRNA news agency is reporting that a Guard member was killed. The recent uprising is over ri...

In a statement on Truth Social on Wednesday, President Donald Trump said he will withdraw National Guard troops from multiple U.S. cities, including Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland. He said crime has been “greatly reduced by having these great Patriots in those cities.” The announcement came after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Trump could not deploy National Guard troops to protect federal immigration agents.

The White House says it is ramping up resources to hold people accountable for alleged rampant fraud in Minnesota. The Department of Health and Human Services says it’s freezing all ch...

The United States struck another drug-carrying vessel in the Eastern Pacific on Monday, amid a major military buildup in the Caribbean. The move follows President Donald Trump’s announcement that U.S. forces destroyed a drug boat loading facility inside Venezuela last week.

Russia has yet to provide evidence backing its claim that Ukraine attacked the residence of President Vladimir Putin with drones, as the U.S. ambassador to NATO publicly cast doubt on Moscow’s accusation. Meanwhile, the Chinese Communist Party fired missiles around Taiwan for a second day, continuing large-scale drills encircling the island. Some anal...

President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago on Monday to discuss advancing a Gaza ceasefire plan. Trump said reconstruction in Gaza could begin soon and again called on Hamas to disarm, warning that if it does not, countries backing the peace effort would “wipe out Hamas.” He also warned Iran not to rebuild its nuclear facilities, saying the United States would very quickly “eradicate that buildup.”

The Kremlin claims Ukraine launched an overnight drone attack targeting the residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin, alleging an attempted assassination involving more than 90 drones. This comes ju...

A cease-fire has been reached between Thailand and Cambodia after the deadliest clashes in years between the two Southeast Asian nations. At least 101 people were killed, and leaders on both sides are now expressing hope the new agreement will hold.

On Friday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a bill into law requiring warning labels on the addictive features of social media platforms such as TikTok and X. The move is part of the state’s effort to address a youth mental health crisis linked to social media use.

As Americans take to...

The U.S. military launched a series of airstrikes against ISIS terrorists in Nigeria on Christmas Day. The strikes followed reports that the terrorist group has been killing Christians in the country. The U.S. says the operation was carried out at the request of the Nigerian government, which described the strikes as a “joint operation” targeting terrorists.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is set to meet with President Trump in Florida on Sunday. According to Kyiv, the latest peace deal is “90 percent ready,” even as fighting continues.

A powerful storm system triggered catastrophic flooding...

Millions of Californians are under a state of emergency this Christmas Day as a deadly storm batters the Golden State with heavy flooding and high winds, with more severe weather on the way. Some residents are evacuating, while others are sheltering at home.

Pope Leo delivered his first Christmas Day address at the Vatican Thursday, calling for an end to global conflicts, with particular emphasis on Ukraine and the Middle East. Meanwhile, Christians in Lebanon and Syria marked Christmas even as military clashes continue in both countries.

On Christmas Eve, President Donald Trump surprised children...

A powerful storm carrying a strong atmospheric river is laying siege to California. Evacuations have been issued amid the risk of life-threatening flooding and debris flows. According to the Weather Prediction Center, a Level 4 of 4 “high” risk of flooding rain is in place for Southern California on Wednesday, affecting more than 7 million people across parts of Los Angeles and surrounding counties.

A tragedy in eastern Pennsylvania: an explosion at a nursing home near Philadelphia claimed at least two lives and injured 20 others. The blast collapsed part of the building, sent flames shooting out, and left residents trapped insi...